Government Clothing Stores Provide Soldiers With Cheap Gear
The United States supplies soldiers with boots hats blankets and clothes at cost through recruiting stations funded by the treasury. Benefits include low prices for blue coats caps trousers shirts and wool blankets, with no profit, rent, or sales staff, and pay deductions to cover outfits for new recruits.
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United States
Sus
United States Treasury
Treasury
Bowery
New York Sun
Copy for the Editor and Pencil Copy Preferences
Editor notes say pencil copy is disliked by desk editors and compositors. Paper should resemble newspaper stock and be note size. Editors prefer pen and ink copy, though a regular writer may prioritize personal convenience if position is secure. In unsettled markets neater copy improves sale prospects.
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Editera
W. UL IL
Manufacture of Chinese Cash and Low Local Prices
The article notes extensive production of Chinese cash coins from a copper zinc alloy similar to Muntz metal. It explains about 1,600 coins equal one dollar in change and cites very low local prices such as a Peiho ferry fare of two cash, or one fifth of a cent, as reported by Scientific American.
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China
Scientific American
Annenkot Generals Train Carriage Quarters Described
Pall Mall Gazette details a moving railway train used by General Annenkot with its own house, dining car, kitchen, and living quarters. It notes officers and visitors aboard, servants, and doctors rooms, plus stalls, stables, and nearby stations Kisil To pa and others as work progresses along the line.
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Annenkots
Gow
Annenkot
Zertuny
Sammarcsasd
Ati Darta Sae
Ypsy Enenay
Annenkof
Tebard
Bn Batnia
Kisil’Topa
Pall Mall Gazette
Washing Clothes Demands Skill and Care
A New York Sun article explains that washing clothes requires specific techniques for different fabrics. It details methods for pillow slips, stockings, linen with stains, delicate blues, and mildew, noting the need for careful handling and sun drying, aimed at helping brides in June.
Gold and Silver Output and Use in 1887
The director of the mint reports 1887 total gold and silver production in the United States above 56.5 million dollars with gold at 33 million. California leads production with gold exceeding 13 million. Net bullion imports added about 28.51 million, with industrial use of gold around 14.5 million and silver 6 million. World production totals and U S consumption figures are discussed.
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Mint
United States
California
Bulion
New York Herald
Courage and Discipline Drive Army Victory
General Horace Porter argues discipline raises courage and unit confidence in emergencies. It binds soldiers into an intelligent, well commanded force and forges esprit de corps, illustrated by an English ship’s crew marching in line and saluting as the ship sank to the band’s playing God Save the King.
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Horace Porter
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